North Carolina is beautiful, from the 6,000-foot peaks of the western regions to the 100-foot sand dunes skirting along Caronlina's East Coast.
It’s no wonder approximately 43 million people visit our state every year. To help growing trail and outdoor communities like ours, Visit NC is championing destination stewardship programming as part of the Outdoor NC initiative. Our collective goal is to balance the quality of experiences for visitors with the well-being of residents while conserving our natural and cultural assets.
Working with partners across the state, Visit NC has provided resources to raise awareness, activate projects and celebrate successful stewardship efforts which preserve our beloved outdoor spaces for generations to come.
The Outdoor NC Trail Town guide celebrates towns across the state who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of their destination while fostering a strong sense of place. The destinations featured in this guide are championing destination stewardship, accessible outdoors and responsible recreation to sustain our towns and trails for future generations.
The trails and towns in this guide stretch from the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, along the riverbanks and rolling hills of the Piedmont, to the 320 miles of coastline, encompassing cities, suburbs and rural towns. The trails include a variety of activities – walking, hiking, biking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding and driving – and welcome visitors of all abilities. Click the guide below to open an online flipbook with interactive links to more information on the trail towns and all they have to offer.
We're proud to be part of the #TrailTownStewardship program. Discover the amazing trails in Old Fort, NC and how we're promoting #ResponsibleTravel and #AccessibleOutdoors with @OutdoorNC.
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